Shoaib Akhtar
Shoaib Akhtar, known as the 'Rawalpindi Express,' is a former Pakistani cricketer celebrated for his extraordinary pace bowling and fierce competitiveness. Renowned for his remarkable speed, Akhtar is often regarded as one of the fastest bowlers in the history of cricket. His career spanned from 1997 to 2011, during which he became a pivotal player for Pakistan in international cricket. Recently, he was in the news for recreating a hilarious face-off with Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh, reviving their iconic rivalry ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy.
Born on Aug 13, 1976 (49 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Pakistan | 1 | 6.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 307,649 | $280,000 | 390$ |
| Totals | 1 | 220,892,331 | 307,649 | $280,000 | 390$ |
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Recent Mentions
Pakistan:
Shoaib Akhtar attended the live transmission for fundraising for Shaukat Khanum Hospital.
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Pakistan:
Shoaib Akhtar expressed his desire for emerging Bangladeshi fast bowler Taskin Ahmed to break his long-standing record for the fastest ball in international cricket.
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Bangladesh:
Shoaib Akhtar expressed admiration for young Bangladeshi cricketers and praised coach Shaun Tait.
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Pakistan:
Shoaib Akhtar still holds the record for the fastest ball bowled at 161.3 kilometers per hour.
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Bangladesh:
Shoaib Akhtar is known for his record-breaking fast bowling.
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Pakistan:
Shoaib Akhtar mistakenly mentioned Abhishek Bachchan instead of Abhishek Sharma during a discussion about a cricket match.
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India:
Shoaib Akhtar made a humorous mistake by mentioning Abhishek Bachchan instead of Abhishek Sharma during a cricket analysis.
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India:
Shoaib Akhtar called the umpire's decision a 'wrong decision' and questioned the review process.
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Pakistan:
Shoaib Akhtar shared a picture after performing Umrah in Makkah Mukarramah.
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Pakistan:
Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar said, 'Do not make this match political, it’s a cricket match.'
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